Harry Potter TV show reveals the new Weasley family as filming kicks off in London
MAGICAL CAST Harry Potter TV show reveals the new Weasley family as filming kicks off in London
HBO has revealed the brand-new Weasley family ready to light up screens in the highly anticipated Harry Potter TV reboot.
Filming has already kicked off in London this week giving fans an exciting glimpse into the show set to premiere in 2027.
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HBO has revealed the brand-new Weasley family (pictured: Alastair Stout, Tristan and Gabriel Harland, Ruari Spooner and Gracie Cochrane)
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The new cast will bring the beloved redheaded family to life
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HBO took to Instagram sharing a first look at the new Weasley family, posting a selfie of some of the actors who are set to bring the beloved redheaded family to life.
Alastair Stout, previously announced as Ron Weasley, is now joined by his four on-screen siblings.
Twins Tristan and Gabriel Harland are set to bring the iconic duo Fred and George Weasley to life.
All whilst Ruari Spooner steps into the role of Percy Weasley.
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Rounding out the Weasley clan will be Gracie Cochrane who will play youngest daughter Ginny.
Fans took to the comments gushing over the selfie, one user said: 'Daaamn impressed for this casting.'
'They genuinely look like they are siblings in real life (heart emoji)' added another.
A third chimed: 'I freaking LOVE it! The casting is perfect.'
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'The casting is INSANE! ' a fourth penned.
Joining the Weasley family cast is actress Katherine Parkinson who will take on the beloved role of Molly Weasley from Dame Julie Walters.
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The roles of father Arthur, along with siblings Bill and Charlie have yet to be announced.
Scenes were shot this week as London's Borough High Street was taken over by film crews and turned into magical Diagon Alley.
Videos showed a very tall body double walking around in a lifelike Hagrid animatronic head.
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Another snap showed actor Nick Frost, who will be playing Hagrid in the show, normal sized and dressed in Hagrid's outfit with a thick and bushy wig hiding most of his face.
Nick can be seen standing in the middle of the road next to a black taxi during filming alongside the new Harry.
Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry, Alastair is taking on Ron and Arabella Stanton is in place as Hermione.
The original 2000's films turned Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint into household names thanks to their portrayals of young wizard Harry and his pals Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
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Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry, Alastair is taking on Ron and Arabella Stanton is in place as Hermione
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The original 2000's films turned Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint into household names
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